Windows 10 OS update issue

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  • thiisnacc
    PCHF Member
    • Apr 2022
    • 55

    #16
    Originally posted by Bastet
    The Win 10 partial key shown is the generic key, this is shown when a user upgrades to Win 10 or 11 from a previous Win version - I have the generic key shown on my laptop. If the pc shows a digital license connected to your Microsoft account then the license is genuine imo.
    If you try entering your Win 7 key what happens?
    Did the pc come with Windows 7 Pro or Home?
    Did you use an Education key to activate Windows 7/10?
    If yes & you’re no longer a student then the key is invalid.
    I dont have a key for the windows 7 OS it came pre-installed on the computer as the main OS. I then upgraded from Windows 7 that apparently known as the β€œOEM” to Windows 10. I used the school’s resources (license key) to upgrade to Windows 10. Ok I guess you’ve answered my question. I think I have to buy my own personal Windows 10 for the Pc.

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    • PeterOz
      PCHF Technical Response Team
      • Mar 2021
      • 4191

      #17
      Originally posted by thiisnacc
      I dont have a key for the windows 7 OS
      If a lap top no sticker on the bottom of the laptop?
      Or somewhere on a tower?

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      • Bastet
        PCHF Member
        • Aug 2016
        • 1515

        #18
        It should as only Windows 8 & above came with the key in the BIOS.
        If there’s no key then the Win 7 license may be invalid.
        I’m still awaiting the outcome of this:
        Right click on start & choose powershell with admin & enter: slmgr.vbs /dlv
        Please post a screenshot.

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        • thiisnacc
          PCHF Member
          • Apr 2022
          • 55

          #19
          Originally posted by Bastet
          It should as only Windows 8 & above came with the key in the BIOS.
          If there’s no key then the Win 7 license may be invalid.
          I’m still awaiting the outcome of this:
          Right click on start & choose powershell with admin & enter: slmgr.vbs /dlv
          Please post a screenshot.
          [ATTACH type=β€œfull”]9568[/ATTACH]

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          • Bastet
            PCHF Member
            • Aug 2016
            • 1515

            #20
            Ensure you’ve included the space between .vbs & /dlv.

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            • thiisnacc
              PCHF Member
              • Apr 2022
              • 55

              #21
              Originally posted by Bastet
              Ensure you’ve included the space between .vbs & /dlv.
              [ATTACH type=β€œfull” alt=β€œ1650125291255.png”]9573[/ATTACH]
              I got the same error

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              • Bastet
                PCHF Member
                • Aug 2016
                • 1515

                #22
                It should show a pop up rather than information within powershell. Check the taskbar as it may not have opened up fully.
                Do you have full administrator access to the PC?

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                • Bruce
                  PCHF Moderator
                  • Oct 2017
                  • 10702

                  #23
                  @thiisnacc - you logged on yesterday but posted no updates.
                  still need help?

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                  • Bruce
                    PCHF Moderator
                    • Oct 2017
                    • 10702

                    #24
                    closing.
                    PM me to re-open.

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